Health officials are keeping a close eye on a new variant that’s starting to show up in the United States and throughout the world. The NB.1.8.1 variant has been causing a spike in cases in India and China and now it’s detected at U.S. airports and across several states. Status…
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of chickenpox outbreaks, particularly among school-age children. While the disease is not new, recent reports and medical observations suggest a seasonal resurgence during upcoming school vacations. Health professionals urge families to remain alert and proactive in monitoring symptoms, especially fever, often the…
Did you know that three out of five deaths are linked to an often-overlooked condition in the body? It’s called chronic low-grade inflammation, and it’s quietly becoming one of the biggest threats to public health today, explains Belgian researcher Len De Nys. Unlike the sharp, intense inflammation that accompanies an…
Recently, we talked about why a fever during a child’s cancer treatment should not be ignored. Now, we’re taking a closer look at how fever shows up in older adults with cancer, a group that faces risks when it comes to infection and complications. For seniors, a fever isn’t just…
The Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America recently issued new guidelines on how to evaluate new-onset fever in adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). While the recommendations are aimed at healthcare professionals working in high-acuity environments, they carry implications for anyone interested…
Many cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation, can damage the bone marrow the body’s blood cell factory. This damage can lead to low levels of white blood cells, especially neutrophils, which are essential for fighting infection. Some cancers, particularly those that affect the blood or bone marrow, can also interfere…
Everyone going through cancer treatment needs to know that a fever isn’t just a nuisance, but it can be a sign of something serious. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can weaken the immune system, especially by lowering white blood cell counts. When that happens, even a minor infection can…
Watertown, Mass, May 27, 2025 – Exergen, a leading manufacturer of infrared thermometers and manufacturer of a highly accurate and easy to use thermometer, will be demonstrating its FDA and CE approved award-winning Temporal Artery Thermometers (TAT) at WHX Miami (formerly FIME), at the Miami Beach Convention Center, June 11…
